Went for a walk this morning, same walk I did on the trail a couple days ago. Halfway in, I started feeling exhausted and felt like I couldn't make it home (but I did). I'm on day 9 of the Daniel fast and I know I am not getting enough protein. I have been averaging about 25 grams a day and it's never been higher than 30. I am not hungry on this fast and feel like I am eating enough food and drinking plenty of water. Not sure if this is just a one day thing or what. I am trying to figure out how to increase the protein, but am not going to eat many more nuts or beans.
Diet Calendar Entries for 10 January 2020:
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893 kcal
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Fat: 33.31g | Prot: 30.24g | Carb: 130.40g.
Breakfast: Bananas, Almonds, Avocados, Lindsay Large Black Olives. Lunch: Birds Eye Sweet Kernel Corn, S&W Premium Organic Garbanzo Beans, Yam. Dinner: S&W petite cut tomatoes, S&W Kidney Beans. Snacks/Other: Almonds. more...
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2162 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 15 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Comments
I use Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Vanilla, totally plant-based. The vanilla is rated by independent tests to be cleanest. The Chocolate gets poor marks for clean, probably because of the cocoa and sweetening. 22 grams pure protein per serving, mixed in 8 oz water. Just the protein, not the other complicated stuff like Meal, Sports, etc. Pure protein, no natural or added sugars.
10 Jan 20 by member: rgaDawg
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Are you taking in enough cals? And are you getting enough carbs for fuel?
10 Jan 20 by member: adamevegod1
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Maybe it was a fluke. I do not think lowish protein for a bit will have that impact... if anything it may just be low calories... just guessing though. Hope you feel better.
10 Jan 20 by member: liv001
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How about hemp seeds, chia seeds, and tofu?
10 Jan 20 by member: Erquiaga
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RgaDawg - I am avoiding protein powders or shakes. Asked my doctor about it once and he said they are processed foods. I'm limiting processed foods, sometimes successful, sometimes not. I have some protein shakes in the cupboard if I decide to use them. Adameve - I haven't reached 900 calories yet since I started the fast. Carbs on most days are over 100 from fruit, beans, vegetables. Thanks Liv - I'm actually feeling better after a lunch of roasted garbanzo beans and half a yam. I'm hoping low protein for just 21 days will hurt me. Erquiaga - don't like tofu. I've never had hemp seeds but have some chia seeds in the cupboard.
10 Jan 20 by member: Fritzy 22
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You may be short of electrolytes. Have a cup of salty broth or bouillon and see if it helps.
11 Jan 20 by member: gz9gjg
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Gz9gjg - I did have some Emergen-c yesterday and this morning so I'll see how this morning's walk goes.
12 Jan 20 by member: Fritzy 22
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Did the Emergen C help, Fritzy?
12 Jan 20 by member: gz9gjg
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Yes, I think it did Gz9gjg. I walked today and didn't feel any of the weakness or fatigue. Thanks for the suggestion!
12 Jan 20 by member: Fritzy 22
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